EDUC 722 - Theoretical Seminar

Prerequisites
Acceptance into training as a Leader at Saint Mary’s College; successful completion of EDUC 720 and 721. This course is taught by Trainers who have been trained and certified as Trainers according to the Standards and Guidelines.

The purposes of this outcome-based course are to enable prospective Leaders to: develop skill in the teaching of students identified for intervention; acquire observational expertise for determining student’s ongoing literacy development; examine effectiveness of teaching decisions made during lessons in light of known theory, clinical experiences and actual practice; engage in self-evaluation and reflection of theory and practice leading to on-going professional growth and effective teaching; understand the theoretical base for the early intervention programs; develop theoretical understandings of literacy, of the reading/writing processes, and learning in general; relate theory to work with students and with teachers; compare and contrast theoretical positions regarding learning and literacy; articulate ideas and concepts in a way that will be understandable to practicing educators; examine current research using a theoretical framework; examine observed practice using a theoretical framework; apply knowledge in settings beyond; and evaluate the utility of the theory for producing better literacy education. The seminar is a continuation of the first semester of work through which several themes are being explored.

Course credits: 3